Feeling childlike is timeless, and never has it been more fun to be feminine. Yesterday I stood perfectly still in the middle of the mall, entertained through a store glass window by two girls with blonde bobs giggling and trying on the daintiest of headbands.
Peacock feathers, polka dots, rhinestones galore. They were all over the store. Much to my surprise, the display shelves were filled with hair accessories: tiny jeweled bows positioned on an array of bands in a rainbow of colors and every size. Oh, my, the hues made me dizzy. It must be a girly girl’s dream come true to life. And forget about the notion of hair ornaments being only for the young, because as I watched with glee, those two “girls” were old enough to be my granny. Heavens to Betsy!
Of course, grannies are just antique little girls, right?
I do love all things that sparkle and shimmer. One of my favorite things is to sweep a cascade of auburn waves behind an ear, punctuating the hair with a delicate floral pin or perhaps an old-fashioned comb adorned with jewels.
Nobody makes a statement more than a damsel, doyenne, or even a Steel Magnolia stepping out of an event or into a gala clothed in all black with a strand of feminine pearls perfectly decorating a French chignon.
That’s right. Think outside of the box with a few hidden pins and your favorite necklace as a hairpiece that is sure to be one of a kind. Intricate lace, flowing chiffon, sheer nude ribbons: truly the sky is the limit when it comes to dressing up the hair this season.
The face is no shrinking violet either, with pinker than pink pouts and baby doll cheeks popping up everywhere. One great trend for the summer is a hot pink lip, which I think screams “girly chic.” The freshest, most current pinks will give y’all something to blush about. Just find a mirror, smile, paint some pink blush onto the apples of the cheeks, and don’t blend. Well, not too much. Think baby doll glam, and perhaps pair that innocent, bashful face with a hair ornament that makes you giggle.
Be young, forever! I give you my permission, not that you need any … except your own.
Former Columbus resident David Creel owns Beautiful With David salon in Jackson. Contact him at [email protected].
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